Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo enters the court room of the ICC. Reuters/Jerry LampenMarch 21 2016 heralded the first conviction for crimes of sexual violence at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague. The case was against Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo. Bemba, a citizen from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), stood trial as president and commander-in-chief of the Mouvement … [Read more...] about ICC’s Bemba ruling is a landmark, but falls short of a big leap | The Conversation
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ANC accepts ConCourt ruling, will contest Tlokwe by-elections
The ANC will comply with the Constitutional Court’s findings to set aside the results of the controversial by-elections in several Tlokwe wards and will go back and contest the by-elections, secretary general Gwede Mantashe says. Read the full article by here: Articles relating to Places | johannesburg Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. … [Read more...] about ANC accepts ConCourt ruling, will contest Tlokwe by-elections
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Minister in the Presidency Susan Shabangu on Thursday welcomed two recent court rulings that upheld the rights of women and children. They sent a message that cultural practices could no longer be used to violate the rights of women and children and perpetuate inequalities, she said. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and get free press … [Read more...] about .com | Government welcomes ruling in ukuthwala case
Labour Court’s ruling on employment equity welcomed
The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Riah Phiyega, welcomed the Labour Court’s judgement, which dismissed with cost an urgent application by Solidarity that it be consulted when the SAPS adopts a new equity plan. The Labour Court in Johannesburg has confirmed what the SAPS has always argued – that we are not obliged to consult the likes … [Read more...] about Labour Court’s ruling on employment equity welcomed
